Top Ten: Oregon Drivers

BuckisMunz · 07-28-2003, 07:15 AM

I'm originally from San Diego, CA. so bear with me. I've lived in Kiezer, OR for about 7 years now.

top 10 reasons why I can't stand Oregon Drivers.

1. They finally find the gas peddle when you attempt to pass them.
2. They drive 60mph in the fast lane with NO one anywhere around them.
3. If they notice your going to try to get over, they speed up so you can't get in.
4. they slow down for EVERYTHING thats on the side of the road.
5. More people are on cell phones than in SD (seems that way anyways).
6. Why the heck do we still have only 3 lanes going through downtown portland?
7. When they cut you off, they flip YOU the bird.. (I know this one I still don't understand)
8. Studded tires when it's not even cold out side!! (love the trashed highways)
9. When you fly past soemone, they find the gas peddle, and just ride your bum forever, they don't want to pass or anything, they just stay there.
10. I've become an Oregon Driver and I can't stand California Drivers!!!!

hahaaa...

If anyone can think of more that are funny, I'd love to hear them. And if you disagree, then I've probably got mad at you one time or another. hahaaaa...

pdxkevin · 07-28-2003, 07:27 AM

....adding to the list:

~ people who 'feel' you should only drive the vehicle they deem PC regardless your work needs or lifestyle.

~ people who want those on the hwy to adjust to their coming off the on ramp.

~ people who pass others one mile an hour faster because that's what the cruise control is set at.

~ people in little cars who pull out in front of you because they think your full size truck must be going slow.

~ bicyclists who want to be treated the same as cars on the road but refure to obey the laws (example being riding up between lanes to the front of the line at a stop light. Than expecting everyone to wait as they asume the lead when the light changes.

Cool Texan · 07-28-2003, 07:33 AM

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Originally posted by pdxkevin:
~ people who 'feel' you should only drive the vehicle they deem PC regardless your work needs or lifestyle.

Oh no, we're not stirring up "marketing based status symbols" again are we?!?!?

The original Top 10 is pretty accurate though...although a few of those I think are universal to any city. :grin:

Straydog · 07-28-2003, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by BuckisMunz:
I'm originally from San Diego, CA. so bear with me. I've lived in Kiezer, OR for about 7 years now.

top 10 reasons why I can't stand Oregon Drivers.

2. They drive 60mph in the fast lane with NO one anywhere around them.

If NO one is around, what's the problem??? Silly Californian! :grin:

4. they slow down for EVERYTHING thats on the side of the road. Fewer traffic fatalities in Oregon than Cal, I bet......

5. More people are on cell phones than in SD. I'd love to see the stats on this one.......

6. Why the heck do we still have only 3 lanes going through downtown portland? Yea, let's make it just like the state you and a gazzillion others fled for better quality of life!?!?

7. When they cut you off, they flip YOU the bird.. (I know this one I still don't understand)
Change your plates.......
8. Studded tires when it's not even cold out side!! (love the trashed highways)
Ex Californians freak out at the first sign of frost, let alone snow!!

9. When you fly past soemone, they find the gas peddle, and just ride your bum forever, they don't want to pass or anything, they just stay there. They want to see what is going on inside those smoke glass windows.......

10. I've become an Oregon Driver and I can't stand California Drivers!!!! Good job of aclimating yourself and WELCOME TO OREGON!! :grin:

hahaaa...

If anyone can think of more that are funny, I'd love to hear them. And if you disagree, then I've probably got mad at you one time or another. hahaaaa...

AtWorkALot · 07-28-2003, 07:44 AM

They drive while talking on their cell phone, sipping their Starbucks Venti Latte, eating their low-fat breakfast bar, and applying mascara.

There's always one doofus that wants to drive fifty-two when everyone else is doing sixty-five.

On the weekends, they hitch up the boat the can't operate, hop in the vehicle they can barely operate, and proceed to ruining everyone's day.

I think these are universal and apply to all, even those excellent California drivers (sarcasm). :grin:

Hoosier Daddy · 07-28-2003, 08:29 AM

11 a. Oregon (west side anyway) drivers absolutely FREAK at the first sign of snow.

11 b. West side drivers figure that slamming on the brakes is the best way to stop a car sliding on ice.

11c. West side drivers going over the mountain passes in SUV's and 4x4 trucks think they can still do 65 mph in the snow.

Big Willie · 07-28-2003, 08:44 AM

#2 and #4 irritate me to no end. [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img]

BuckisMunz · 07-28-2003, 08:58 AM

Stray, That's too funny man!!!

Tilla · 07-28-2003, 09:23 AM

Count yourself as lucky. Just think, if you had moved to Washington you would have had to get the lobotomy and have your turning signals removed!

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steelhead22 · 07-28-2003, 09:39 AM

I'm a #9 driver! I would like to say thank you to all of those people who have so graciously sped past me and accepted the $175 speeding ticket. These people selflessly allow me to follow them at their speed, thus eliminating my risk of a ticket. Thank you and next time your pulled over, please wave back as I drive by.

Cool Texan · 07-28-2003, 09:41 AM

Its only $105 in Kelso if you speed! :grin:

Mr. Carp · 07-28-2003, 09:56 AM

I can't stand it when people commit #2. Can't people read SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT!!! THe fast lane is made for passing of the slower traffic. :grin:

The one I love is when you are going to the coast or somewhere (especially Hwy 30 to Astoria) and you come to a hill and everyone seems to nail the gas and go over the top at 90 mph, but soon as they crest the hill, they nail the brakes.

At least it doesn't effect us...... when you have a Suburban with 400hp, you can smoke um all dragging the 4500lb boat besides. :grin:

I would like to drag people who wait till the last second to cut in front of everyone on a backed up exit and beat them down. Wait in line like the rest of us....

I guess because you think your special that you can cut in front of everyone. [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img]

Give me a break. I'll admit it, I give people like that a little space so it looks like they can cut everyone off and cut in, but then I smash the gap before they can squeeze in and be rude. Lots of fun!!!!

:grin:

BuckisMunz · 07-28-2003, 02:55 PM

This is sweet, I've opened a Can!!! wooo hooo...

I just thought of another one... This one is hilarious...

"Right lane merges, keep left" But for some reason EVERYONE is too polite to go til' that lane ends to get over, they get over about 1 mile before it even merges. Contrary to disbelief, The lane ends where it does for a reason, so don't get mad if someone uses the lane for its purpose. oh, and I've seen left lanes backed up to 2 miles, and the right open all the way to the front. don't you think they would of put the merge back there if they thought that would happen? hahaaaaa

Cohodependent · 07-28-2003, 03:17 PM

I read once that the one thing that binds us all togeather as humans, no mater what country you are from, religion, race, sex, ect, ect, is the fact that we all think we are above average drivers...

Cool Texan · 07-28-2003, 03:23 PM

BuckisMunz...shhhhhh!!!! Don't let the secret out!! I save a lot of time on my commute by cruising down that open lane. :grin:

I hear ya though, I've always been perplexed as to why that happens. Then when cars see you coming, they pull half way into that lane to try to stop you (a long way before the actual merge) and then honk and flip you off when you drive around them.

Oh well...I can live with that. :grin:

BuckisMunz · 07-28-2003, 03:27 PM

oops, I didn't even think of that. ummm Nevermind the above post. LOL...

1pump · 07-28-2003, 06:59 PM

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I hear ya though, I've always been perplexed as to why that happens. Then when cars see you coming, they pull half way into that lane to try to stop you (a long way before the actual merge) and then honk and flip you off when you drive around them.

Come up behind me in that situation, i.e. Hwy 99W west coming into Dundee, or I5 south at the Rose Quarter exit (to name but a few) and you'll get blocked, and you WON'T get around me. Meanwhile I've got Bubba up ahead in line who'll let me in when I ask him on the CB, and he'll make sure you DON'T get in.
The reason people stay out of a lane that's ending is common courtesy. If someone thinks they're more important and races around everybody to cut in line, then traffic has to stop to let that person in, which leads to more backups. If people would just play nice out there, traffic wouldn't be near as bad. It would also help if some drivers were more aware of how their actions affect traffic.
And be aware that nothing makes me cackle with glee more than blasting somebody with the air horn when they're not expecting it. I'm sure I've caused more than one spilled cup of coffee or sudden case of arrhythmia, and I'm damn proud of it!

07-28-2003, 07:22 PM

Washington is the breeding ground for brain dead drivers. Oregon still has too many.

Mr. Carp · 07-28-2003, 08:11 PM

1pump, well said.

I do the exact thing and if someone tries it to me, I block them as well. Some putz crowding is the reason the traffic is backed up there in the first place. No offence to anyone here, but IMHO, the people that do this must think they are the only person on the highway. I have run people on the shoulder who thought I'd give up first. And, as 1pump said I am proud to say it as well. IF you see a tan explorer running your unintelligent self off the road, it is probably me. :grin:

GET A CLUE DRIVERS IN A DAZE!!!!! [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img]

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Straydog · 07-28-2003, 08:15 PM

1 pump,

Do you spend any time on I-5 between GP and Sutherlin?

I run that once or twice a week. I get to see many trucks up close and personal over the hills.

1pump · 07-28-2003, 09:18 PM

SD,

Not lately. I used to go to Roseburg, Riddle and occasionally White City, but not since last summer.
Tues, Wed and Thurs I can be found menacing unsuspecting tourists on the I5/58/97 circuit.

I'm easy to spot; I go about 25mph up Willamette Pass and about 110 on the way down. [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

Straydog · 07-28-2003, 09:24 PM

I see.

I used to have to go east to Bend and Prineville but not for the last 4 years. Can't say that I miss it either!

I do GP to Sutherlin once a week, twice every other week and GP to Medford twice a week and White City once a week. Best territory I have ever had.

It is kind of fun watching the rookies (tourists) travel the passes with the trucks jockeying for position! :shocked: :shocked:

I used to go to the Coast a couple times a month. Both 99 and 42 were kind of fun at times!

BuckisMunz · 07-29-2003, 07:36 AM

So without starting an Arguement... I would have to disagree with 1pump. The lane ends where it does for a reason and if everyone lived by that rule, traffic in an essence would flow just as it would if everyone merged 2 or 3 miles before the lane ended. So this isn't a common courtesy thing, this is more of "people being toooo polite". So whether your merging 2 miles before or at the merging spot (lanes ends) it still doesn't make a difference.

Cool Texan · 07-29-2003, 07:41 AM

I agree. Its a legal lane to drive on. Driving my Durango, I'd love to see someone jump out in front of me and try to force me off the road. I'd probably just drive through the back end of your car, and then sue you for wreckless driving. I'm quite sure I'd win too. I was in a legal lane, was within the speed limit...and suddenly you jumped out. Cha-chiiiing....a bit of pocket change and a new car. :grin:

Hoosier Daddy · 07-29-2003, 07:46 AM

It's a legal lane for driving, but I don't have to let you in. If you look like you didn't know about it and are just trying to get over, maybe. But if you come flying up on me trying to get around traffic, you ain't getting in near me. Of course, some shmuck will always let you in somewhere, which is why you guys continue to do it..... :grin:

:grin:

Hoosier Daddy · 07-29-2003, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
It's a legal lane for driving, but I don't have to let you in. If you look like you didn't know about it and are just trying to get over, maybe. But if you come flying up on me trying to get around traffic, you ain't getting in near me. Of course, some shmuck will always let you in somewhere, which is why you guys continue to do it..... :grin: :grin:

The lane has to be so long to allow for people to merge, it isn't meant for those whose time is more valuable than the rest of us to use to get to the front of the line. I'll let you in if we are still a ways back, and I'll let in ONE and only one car. But if you zip to the front of the line, you gotta look for another sucker.

ARRRGH, hit the wrong edit button. Sorry for the double up....

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Mr. Carp · 07-29-2003, 09:18 AM

Hoosier Daddy: Well said in trying to explain it to the less courteous drivers that cause the traffic jams. Someday they'll learn.

CT: Not trying to start an argument, but I highly doubt your going to run into the back of me. If I have our 77 Suburban, bring it on. Heck, bring it on if I have my explorer. I could use a new rig. :grin: Besides, you rearended me, so your at fault, by my testimony.

Oh Yeah, you will NOT get past me or cut me off if I don't want you to.

Trust me those of you who disagree, that lane is not made for you guys to crowd up like your special. They wouldn't have put the merge signs a mile before hand for no reason. Hmm..... I guess merge left or right means crowd in front of the whole crowd at the last second.

I have done some traffic analysis in my studies thus far and it is not meant to operate the way you guys do it. Use some common sense!!! (As you can see, this really irks me!!)

steelhead22 · 07-29-2003, 09:49 AM

Here's a little hypothetical for ya. First off, I agree, I hate it when people come flyin' up the right side, sometimes people even drive up the shoulder of the road, just to gain time. But what if, and this is definitely a rare what if, but what if someone actually had a good reason to be driving up the right side trying to get ahead of everyone. What if they have a sick child, wife in labor, etc. in the care and one of us blocks them from getting where they need to go, just because we don't like it and it makes our drive 1 minute longer. You would never know if they have a legitimate reason to be trying to get ahead of everyone else, the only reason why you would block someone is because you are ASSUMING the worst in people.

Here's the way I look at it. Why not give people the benefit of the doubt? I say let them go ahead and drive up the right side past everyone. Sure 999 time out of 1000 it will be for no other reason than to gain time, but so what, at least you won't have to live with the fact that you blocked that 1 out of 1000 person and made their day that much worse. Sometimes it's better to think of other's rather than ourselves.

Abalone · 07-29-2003, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
It's a legal lane for driving, but I don't have to let you in. If you look like you didn't know about it and are just trying to get over, maybe. But if you come flying up on me trying to get around traffic, you ain't getting in near me. Of course, some shmuck will always let you in somewhere, which is why you guys continue to do it..... :grin: :grin:

The lane has to be so long to allow for people to merge, it isn't meant for those whose time is more valuable than the rest of us to use to get to the front of the line. I'll let you in if we are still a ways back, and I'll let in ONE and only one car. But if you zip to the front of the line, you gotta look for another sucker.

Is it just me or does anyone else get annoyed by the big array of Fog lights and other Auxilary lights nailed all over the front end of Cars and Trucks these days ? Sometimes it looks like the
light at the end of tunnel they talk about during a near death experience.

Blinded by the light !

ARRRGH, hit the wrong edit button. Sorry for the double up.... <hr /></blockquote>

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BuckisMunz · 07-29-2003, 10:14 AM

Steelhead well said, but granted your 999/1000 arent in labor, and most of them are punks that just want to get ahead. I can't blame you guys for wanting to block them and blah blah blah...

I myself don't speed up in the right lane to go past people I use it because it's there, it's "a legal lane" it's NOT my fault that 50 people decided to merge early, it NOT my fault there's 2 miles of lane that NO body is using, and it's NOT my fault your mad cuz your too polite to use it for it's purpose. I'm not trying to cut people, and I'm not trying to cheat my way up to the front, I don't ever go on the shoulder just to get ahead. I'm just simply saying, WHY NOT USE IT???? What's it going to hurt you 1pump if 10 cars get ahead of you in traffic? "oh my, I lost 1 minute of my time? oh no, oh golly jeepers, that stupid lane that's next to me that goes on for miles, why are people using it. GRRRR..." Maybe you should become a police officer and arrest people for using the lane that's provided. Kinda like religion man, who are you to shove your ways onto another person? They are still going to keep doing it, your not going to teach a lesson, your not doing anything but maybe going to cause some road rage. This reminds me of soemthing I stupidly once did, you never now whose packing heat. My buddy got beat up by a mexican gang in San Diego cuz they cut himoff and he flipped them the bird. and his truck got destroyed... I told some dude he was a dork for cutting me off and he pulled a gun on me. There's ALOT of freaks out there, One day you'll run into one. And they'll teach you a lesson for life.

So in conclusion to my long post I rest with this... STOP WORRYING ABOUT HOW EVERYONE ELSE IS DRIVING AND WORRY ABOUT YOURSELF, there's more to life than trying to teach people lessons on the road. Plus it's so much better to come to work happy rather than ticked cuz some dude wasn't driving the way you drive.

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Cool Texan · 07-29-2003, 10:18 AM

Its an open, paved and marked lane for traffic. Happens on I-5 just off the Marcom (sp?) bridge all the time. No reason to sit a half mile back when there is an open lane.

As for rearending someone, like I said, if you are sitting there I will drive around you. If you suddenly lurch out in front of me, and I am doing the posted speed limit and can not avoid you, your insurance will be buying me a new car. :grin:

You choose to merge early, and that's great. I choose to drive up an empty, legal lane of traffic, and that's great too. Its not illegal....its just a matter of some people not liking to "lose any position" on the freeway, which is silly.

Anyway. All this tough-guy internet talk is amusing, but I have a lunch meeting to prepare for.

Have a good day all...and be nice on the freeways!

Cool Texan · 07-29-2003, 12:30 PM

You called a guy a Dork?? I think I would start laughing if someone called me a "dork"!! :grin:

PBR Streetgang · 07-29-2003, 12:53 PM

For the Cool Texan:

My previous experience in Law Enforcement would tell me that if you hit anyone from their rear, it would most likely be your fault. That's the way Oregon is. If they pulled out in front of you without using a signal, then you probably would not be at fault. Anyway, by the time your lawyer got done you wouldn't have anything left!!!

Tim

Hoosier Daddy · 07-29-2003, 01:39 PM

I think the law in regards to driving says that a merge sign means just that....merge.....now. The lane is long to give you time to do it, but you still have to legally merge.

Cool Texan · 07-29-2003, 02:00 PM

PBR, that was my point. Jumping out without a signal.

BuckisMunz · 07-29-2003, 02:19 PM

CT - Well I could of said what I really said, but not in these forums...

1Pump - I just hope that you can get your butt out there fast enough so I don't have time to side swipe you, or attempt to t-bone your BLEEP!! hehe, then it'd look like your fault then, now wouldn't it. hehe... And I'm with you man, it is all in good fun, I enjoy debating to no end. [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]

AuntyM · 07-29-2003, 02:29 PM

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Trust me those of you who disagree, that lane is not made for you guys to crowd up like your special. They wouldn't have put the merge signs a mile before hand for no reason.

We have just such a situation on Hwy 3 southbound, leaving Bremerton. And guess what? You can and will be ticketed if you speed to the end of the right hand lane and try to force your way in. Most never get caught, but when they do..... I smile and wave to Mr. State Patrolman. :grin: Right lane ends, merge left means do so as soon as you safely can, not wait till the last 2 feet.

BonkBonkBonk · 07-29-2003, 06:03 PM

man, oregon drivers are bad..*shudder*
and whats up with the highway speeds? nothing like going 80mph on i84 up till you get to ontario, then having to go slowwwwwwwwww through oregon

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1pump · 07-29-2003, 09:10 PM

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What's it going to hurt you 1pump if 10 cars get ahead of you in traffic? "oh my, I lost 1 minute of my time? oh no, oh golly jeepers, that stupid lane that's next to me that goes on for miles, why are people using it.

OK, now we're getting out of context. I don't care if 10 or 1,000 cars get ahead of me. It's when ONE driver decides his/her time is more important than 300 other people's. They race by, fully aware that the lane is ending, and that somebody up ahead is going to have to slow way down or stop to let them in. When that happens, it starts a chain reaction and EVERYBODY has to slow or stop. FOR ONE INCONSIDERATE PERSON. And if it's the wrong time of day, the backup can last all morning or afternoon, just because of one jerk.
I don't block lanes for my benefit. I do it to help everybody out by keeping traffic moving. And I don't cut anybody off. They have plenty of warning, and when they get close enough to see the "flammable" placards they wisely stay the hell away.

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So in conclusion to my long post I rest with this... STOP WORRYING ABOUT HOW EVERYONE ELSE IS DRIVING AND WORRY ABOUT YOURSELF, there's more to life than trying to teach people lessons on the road. Plus it's so much better to come to work happy rather than ticked cuz some dude wasn't driving the way you drive.

Unfortunately, a major part of my job involves worrying about how everyone else is driving. I wish it wasn't that way, because my job would be much, much simpler if I didn't have to take everyone else into consideration. I'd be dead or in jail if I followed your sage advice.
Besides, "worrying" about how everyone else is driving can be called "defensive driving". Most good drivers are aware of this concept and practice it on a regular basis.

Not slammin' you, Munz. Just trying to clarify my position, or position my clarification, or something.

I read 103 degrees at 7:30 tonite while in Warm Springs. And I get to go do it again tomorrow!

:shocked: :depressed:

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Straydog · 07-29-2003, 09:19 PM

If I weren't worried about what other drivers are doing ahead and behind me, I would have been road kill many times over.

Drakeblake · 07-29-2003, 11:17 PM

My bigest gripe is with the tourists. One day I was following a car up to Silver Falls State Park and all of a sudden they would just slam on the breaks and stop in the middle of the road. Now they had British Columbia lincence plates so Im already a little upset with them. About the fifth time they did this I noticed they were stoping for birds in the road, every robin or crow that was sitting in the middle of the road!

They would just stop and wait for the bird to fly off. I was so mad its not like these birds are stupid and won't move. If they didnt move there would be hundreds lying dead along side the road. I was furious and you can bet I passed them the first chance I got. But im sure they are thinking the same thing as everybody else is that I pass, "Stupid red-neck in the Ford pickup" HEHE YUP THATS ME!

-Blake

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Mr. Carp · 07-29-2003, 11:18 PM

Some people just don't get it, but that is fine. We all have different opinions and are not likely to change them. I'll drive how I want to drive and you guys can drive how you want and that is fine.

CT: I have never heard of anyone getting the insurance to side with them if they piled into the back of a car. Oh Well, none of us including me are usually brave enough to actually ram someone (yet). :grin: Anyway, it has been fun debating, but this is turning into a bickering match and kinda silly. 1pump, Hoosier Daddy, and myself will drive rational and the rest can drive unrational for the lack of a better term.

All in good fun and no harm meant.

Have a good day on the road and let the road rage begin!!!!!

skahorse · 07-29-2003, 11:58 PM

Mr. Carp said:

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The one I love is when you are going to the coast or somewhere (especially Hwy 30 to Astoria) and you come to a hill and everyone seems to nail the gas and go over the top at 90 mph, but soon as they crest the hill, they nail the brakes.

Carp, I call this PLS (Passing Lane Syndrome) and it's probably my number 1 pet peave at this time! And it's not just up hills, it's everywhere! Anytime you are on a single lane highway and you get a passing lane, everyone speeds up! Even those that are staying on the right to allow passers, they still go from the 50 - 55 mph they were doing to 65! I don't get it, you are letting me pass, keep with your current speed. The worst part is, I come up on a guy doing 65mph and he's on the right, and the passing lane is coming to an end. I figure it's fine, I'll do 65. And then when the lane ends, he's back to 50!

Buckis said:

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I told some dude he was a dork for cutting me off and he pulled a gun on me.

Buckis, that's why I legally carry my 9mm everywhere I go. :grin:

BuckisMunz · 07-30-2003, 06:51 AM

1pump, points well taken. I guess I didn't clarify myself about the "Worry about yourself thing" it's all good though. No need to explain. I was just talking about driving habits of others. I know your supposed to be deffensive, that would be a big stretch if I was too say "ignore everyone on the road" Next time I'll clarify a little better. :blush:

Stz ll · 07-30-2003, 07:26 AM

It sounds to me like there are to many transplanted Californians up here :grin:

What you have been expierienceing is all of those transplants.

:grin:

Mr. Carp · 07-30-2003, 08:41 AM

I don't think that 1pump is going to have to worry about someone playing "chicken" with him or ramming him. This is especially true if he is hauling haz mat stuff.

I know the little bit of driving I did in the summers showed me that people don't mess with big trucks. It still ceases to amaze me though how many times someone has pulled out in front of me when I was hauling a piece of heavy equipment and went slow. I have had to nail the binders pretty hard a few times trying not to make them "road pizza".

Hmmmm.... 90,000lb truck or a 2500lb car????

I think Newton would agree with me on the physics of that one.

nookerdude · 07-30-2003, 09:01 AM

This post is getting LONG � and I didn�t take the time to read every reply, so maybe someone already mentioned something like this�

I lived in MA from 1996 � 2000 before finally getting back to OR...

Around Boston, no one lets anyone in while merging into slow traffic � cars fill up every inch of pavement and nudge bumper-to-bumper, fender-to-fender scraping to either keep your �spot� or get a �spot� � and certainly no driver looks at another driver.

Eventually, everyone is able to merge and be on their way to the next bottleneck. Funny thing is � nobody gets mad � nobody flips anyone any gestures or yells any obscenities� its just the way people drive there. Its actually not a bad system � but it sure got my blood up a time of two when I would graciously �let� someone in and never get the favor returned!

Cool Texan · 07-30-2003, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by ripsomelips:
This post is getting LONG � and I didn�t take the time to read every reply, so maybe someone already mentioned something like this�

I lived in MA from 1996 � 2000 before finally getting back to OR...

Around Boston, no one lets anyone in while merging into slow traffic � cars fill up every inch of pavement and nudge bumper-to-bumper, fender-to-fender scraping to either keep your �spot� or get a �spot� � and certainly no driver looks at another driver.

Eventually, everyone is able to merge and be on their way to the next bottleneck. Funny thing is � nobody gets mad � nobody flips anyone any gestures or yells any obscenities� its just the way people drive there. Its actually not a bad system � but it sure got my blood up a time of two when I would graciously �let� someone in and never get the favor returned!

Ok, having been to Boston a couple dozen times in the last couple of years, I have to call BS on this. I have never heard horns honked so much or fingers displayed as I have in Bahstuhn. That town is a miserable place to drive!!

Perhaps I was just there on Rude Day every time. :grin:

WaterDog · 07-30-2003, 09:28 AM

1pump, I'm with you and the some of the others regarding the "right lane ends, so I'm going to get around you, and run this lane to the bitter end syndrome".

As one who lives in Yamhill Co. and has the unfortunate pleasure of driving 99W though Dundee on the weekends, I can tell you also you will not get around the white duelly dragging the boat. :tongue:

You should also note that folks that drive this road othen do not take kindly to this behavior and have been known to team up with each other and with big trucks to shut off the right lane and keep the traffic flowing. It's amazing how much communication can occur with just a glance in a mirror.

Not trying to slam anyone but that is just the way it is. If folks would merge earlier and then were allowed to leave some space between vehicles you would not have to come to a complete stop on the highway.

:smile:

[ 07-30-2003, 10:29 AM: Message edited by: WaterDog ]

nookerdude · 07-30-2003, 10:04 AM

CT, maybe you encountered all the other left-coasters who didn't know the 'program'...? Boston is a miserable place to drive - after six years there, I never did figure out how to get in/out of downtown... and the airport... what a mess! Glad to be outta there and back in the Portland area with the soccer moms that NEED both lanes to navigate their Suburbans!!!

Cool Texan · 07-30-2003, 10:33 AM

Oh the airport process....oh no, the flashbacks are starting again!!! :shocked:

<---cheers with Samuel Adams, considered to be "good" beer by the wrong-coasters.